Professional Development

These professional development resources have been curated to help educators build their content knowledge, integrate the most up-to-date and relevant environmental education resources and hone their classroom skills and abilities. See upcoming training opportunities and discover webinars and other environmental education resources from around the country.

Upcoming Conference and Cohort Opportunities

• Teach Climate Network Summer Institute for Climate Change Education | July 17 - July 21 
  Register now for the 2023 Institute with Shared Purpose, Shared Future theme. It will take place virtually on three days during the week of July 17-21, including a regional day on July 19th, 20th or 21st. Concepts and Themes include Understanding & Observing Climate Change and Educators as Change Makers & Champions. Learn more and register.

Ongoing Opportunities

 

 Cross-curricula environmental education professional development opportunities

• The Presidio Graduate School K12 Climate Education Program is offering free enrollment for PD hours and CEU courses. Subjects include: Teaching Climate Change Essentials, Teaching Climate and Teaching Extreme Weather. Learn more and enroll. 
• The National Wildlife Federation’s Schoolyard Habitats® Webinar Series
• Get a basic introduction to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals & learn how to incorporate them in the classroom. Join the free FEE Academy online learning platform to get started. 
• Guidelines for Excellence: Best Practice in EE
  Find free PDF's for download along with associated workshop resources and recorded webinars.
• NSTA Professional Learning Opportunities and Virtual Workshops
• The SDG Academy offers free educational materials and online courses on the Sustainable Development Goals
• NAAEE eePro
• NAAEE Monthly Webinar Series (webinars are archived for later viewing)
• Green Strides Webinar Series
• The Green Teacher Webinar Series

 Ocean and Climate Literacy

• Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) Webinar Series 
• Updated Ocean Literacy Framework with support from NOAA and developed by the National Marine Educators Association
• NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries Webinars Resources and Training to Support both formal and informal educators to address climate and ocean literacy. Find the latest lesson plans, resources, and webinars.  
• NOAA Planet Stewards
• NOAA Planet Stewards Book Club 

 Other Opportunities

• The GLOBE Program has opportunities for teachers and students to engage with scientist mentors through the GLOBE International STEM Network.